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KY53 OLP

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 129,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear, close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 124,623 miles

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,838 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,975 miles

Nearside Front handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside Front brake hose route wrong side of anti roll bar drop link

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 117,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 111,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror glass slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2014 111,930 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror glass slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,208 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,268 miles

both outer hand brake cables split

Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,064 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,127 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,048 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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KY53 OLP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY53 OLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY53 OLP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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